No. 33 Eau de Cologne vs Tabac Craftsman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac Craftsman takes 6 of 7 categories.
No. 33 Eau de CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Tabac CraftsmanChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne1/7
Tabac Craftsman6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tabac Craftsman
- Community sentiment
- Tabac Craftsman
- Longevity
- Tabac Craftsman
- Sillage & projection
- Tabac Craftsman
- Value for money
- Tabac Craftsman
- Versatility
- No. 33 Eau de Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Craftsman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon'sTabac CraftsmanTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTabac Craftsman
SillageTabac Craftsman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac CraftsmanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
herbal56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#3,197
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews116
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPenhaligon's No. 33 Eau de Cologne is a fresh aromatic fougere built around lavender, clary sage, citrus, cypress, cardamom and soft woods. On skin it often reads clean, green, gently spicy and slightly sweet, with a classic British grooming feel rather than a heavy statement scent. The main caution is strength. Sever…
Reviews →Tabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Tabac Craftsman?
Tabac Craftsman takes 6 of 7 categories. No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes; Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Tabac Craftsman?
Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Tabac Craftsman?
Tabac Craftsman projects furthest (Tabac Craftsman 57/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Tabac Craftsman smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Geranium.
Is No. 33 Eau de Cologne or Tabac Craftsman better for summer or winter?
For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Craftsman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 33 Eau de Cologne and Tabac Craftsman?
No. 33 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Tobacco. Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather.
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